Description
Indulge in this delightful Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage, a dish that combines succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and al dente pasta in a luscious cream sauce. With a perfect blend of spices and fresh ingredients, each bite offers an explosion of flavor that will impress your family or guests. Ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 oz Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned and crispy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped onion; cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add diced bell peppers to the skillet and soften them for about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp with Cajun seasoning; cook until shrimp are pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in cooked pasta until evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with whole milk. - Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken or add extra vegetables like zucchini for added crunch. - Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control spiciness.